Join us this week as we find out where the Kennedys liked to hang out in NYC, explore a rooftop meadow in the center of industrial Brooklyn, uncover Manhattan’s Irish history, and more! Don’t forget, Untapped New York Insiders get $10 off any Untapped New York public walking tour.
NYC’s Irish History Tour
Thursday, October 3rd – Vaughn College of Aeronautics Tour
Explore NYC’s “Gateway to Aviation,” the 91-year-old Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology! On this exclusive tour, Untapped New York Insiders will see historic aircraft that students learn maintenance on,
view a flight simulator that pilots-to-be utilize to accumulate training hours, sit in the seat of an air traffic controller in Vaughn’s training lab, and enjoy views from the Tower at the College with a front-row seat of the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
This tour is free for Untapped New York Insiders!
Saturday, October 5th – Underground Subway Tour
Discover the largest art installation in the subway system, see architectural ghosts of partially abandoned stations, and use the subway as your own time machine as you explore the evolution of the underground system from its opening in 1904 to today! Led by an expert New York City tour guide, you’ll discover hidden art and features of the subway that everyday commuters walk right by.
This tour runs every Monday through Saturday!
Saturday, October 5th – See Historic Front-Page News Photos in a New Exhibit
Join gallery director Leila Buckjune for an exclusive tour of the latest photography exhibit at Howard Greenberg Gallery, Extra! Extra!: News Photographs from 1903-1975. where you can relive pivotal moments in 20th-century history such as the arrival of the first Ford car, suffragists’ protests, the detonation of the atom bomb, Woodstock, and more. As you explore the gallery, you will examine the detailed provenance of each photo and learn more about how this collection of 250 prints was built with images from publications such as The New York Times, Time-Life, The San Francisco Examiner, and The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
This tour is free for Untapped New York Insiders! Not an Insider yet? Become a member today.
Saturday, October 5th – Hard Hat Tour of Ellis Island’s Abandoned Hospital
Explore buildings usually off-limits to the public on a hard hat tour of the abandoned hospital on the island’s lesser-traveled south side. In partnership with Save Ellis Island, this tour grants you access to spaces that have been closed off for decades including an autopsy theater, contagious disease wards, and laundry facilities. Learn about the immigrants who passed through and discover other surprising uses for the 29-building complex.
Saturday, October 5th – Remnants of New Amsterdam
Walk lower Manhattan’s original coastline and the street grid laid out by Dutch settlers, now the city’s largest landmark! As you explore, you will uncover the remains of Manhattan’s first City Hall, an original Dutch fort, windmill, and battery, and physically touch history as we discuss how Bowling Green got its name.
Sunday, October 6th – NYC’s Irish History Tour
Almost 10% of modern-day Americans can trace their heritage to Ireland and most of their ancestors came through New York City! Join Irish podcaster and tour guide Ashley Cathalain as you stroll the streets of lower Manhattan unearthing the Irish history still alive today. Hear the tale of the mysterious Annie Doherty, meet the legend of ballots and bribery, Boss Tweed, and raise a pint at McSorley’s Old Ale House.
Monday, October 7th – Uncover the Secrets of Grand Central Terminal
Our award-winning Secrets of Grand Central Tour lets you peer into hidden tennis courts, find out what’s hiding beneath the iconic clock at the center of the main concourse, visit an office-turned-speakeasy, locate a forgotten celestial mural, and so much more! Discover hidden gems that daily commuters walk past each day inside the historic train terminal.
This tour runs every day of the week!
Tuesday, October 8th – Kingsland Wildflowers Rooftop Meadow Tour
Walk through a rooftop meadow in the middle of industrial Brooklyn, atop one of NYC’s largest film production facilities, and learn about the ecological effects of green roofs! Join Willis Elkins, Executive Director of the Newtown Creek Alliance to learn about the native wildflowers and natural pollinators that thrive on the roof and how the roof is working to undo damage from the Standard Oil empire and the country’s largest terrestrial oil spill.
This tour is open to Untapped New York Insiders!
Wednesday, October 9th – The Kennedy’s New York with Author Tim English
Join author Tim English to explore New York City sites visited by generations of the Kennedy family featured in his new book, The Kennedys’ New York: American Royalty in the Greatest City in the World! In this talk, Tim will reveal sites like the Greenwich Village venue where Bobby Kennedy saw The Velvet Underground, the private club where JFK ditched the Secret Service, and more. Discover why New York was so important in the Kennedy family’s story.
This virtual talk is free for Untapped New York Insiders!
Wednesday, October 9th – Admire Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue
Step inside a bookstore hidden within a former mansion, hear about outrageous parties and scandalous society feuds, and see stunning images of lost “Millionaire’s Row” mansions as you stroll along Fifth Avenue and stop outside the opulent facades that remain. Your expert guide will unveil the history of these former single-family homes now operating as stores, cultural institutions, museums, and more.
This tour runs every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
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